Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.  

Role Description:

The selected candidate will act as an ISSO for a large software development program which includes software maintenance and development, IT support (Network/Workstation/Server), systems integration and life cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security (ISS). They will work with other security professionals in developing and implementing strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems, protect critical data sets, and provide assessments of system and network vulnerabilities. They will analyze threats and develop and implement best practices methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types information.
  
• Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.
  
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
  
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.
  
• Develop and update the system security plans and other IA documentation.
  
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
  
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
  
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System (IS).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with at least one of the following (preferably more): current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
  
• Experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  
• Experience preparing and maintaining SSPs or security related documentation.
  
• Experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
  
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.
  
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.
  
• Must be a solutions-oriented team player and must possess a high level of self-initiative.
  
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.​
  
• Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on a software development and integration program.
  
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance
  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, natural origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.